Tag Archives: Susan R. Opel

350 Cards & Gifts Week: Teachers Deserve Appreciation

Posted on May 7, 2013 by paper crafts online

As the school year begins to come to a close, May 7th has been designated as National Teacher Appreciation Day. I’m kind of partial to teachers. My dad was my 7th and 8th grade teacher. He taught all four of … Continue reading →

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Paper Crafts on YouTube

Posted on April 23, 2013 by paper crafts online

Did you know that Paper Crafts magazine has its very own YouTube channel? For over a year, we’ve been diligently working on coming up with video content that will teach and inspire the paper-crafting masses. We’re pretty proud of what … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Susan!

Posted on April 19, 2013 by paper crafts online

It’s once again time to wish a very happy birthday to one of our ultra-fab team members. Who is it this time? Well, if you’re Facebook friends with her, you already know that it’s our creative editor, Susan R. Opel’s … Continue reading →

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Myth Busting – Revealing the Secrets of Submissions

Posted on April 9, 2013 by paper crafts online

It’s possible you’ve considered submitting your creation to one of our calls for submissions. And it’s possible you backed out because you were too scared. Well, the teacher in me wants to give you a little nudge! Anyone who makes … Continue reading →

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Hello, Again, Go-to Gals!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by paper crafts online

Let’s face it. Betsy Veldman, Kim Kesti, and Teri Anderson epitomize what it means to be a Go-to Gal. These three paper-crafting veterans are constantly pushing the envelope and continually inspiring not only our readers but all of us, too! … Continue reading →

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The Bride’s Finery

Posted on March 12, 2013 by paper crafts online

Have you had the chance to check out our gorgeous March/April issue? The cover certainly conveys the freshness of spring, and the projects inside are just BURSTING with lovely creativity. You’ll love the features on pastels (so pretty!), animals for … Continue reading →

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Reconnecting with Old Friends (Real and Imaginary!)

Posted on February 26, 2013 by paper crafts online

One thing I’ve decided I love about making cards is that it gives me an excuse. An excuse to revert to elementary school art class. An excuse to relax and play. An excuse to then SEND a card to someone … Continue reading →

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10 Things I Love about Paper Crafts magazine

Posted on February 14, 2013 by paper crafts online

Happy Valentine’s Day, dear readers of Paper Crafts Connection! I sure hope you’re feeling the love from family and friends today. I bet you sent a mailbox full of pretty paper-crafted cards to celebrate this auspicious occasion, right? In my … Continue reading →

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CHA – And That’s a Wrap!

Posted on January 22, 2013 by paper crafts online

One week gone, and the CHA Winter 2013 show is but a memory. But that four days in sunny (and chilly) Anaheim fuels the content of our publications for months to come! If you followed us on Facebook or Twitter … Continue reading →

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75 Creative Card Challenges Week – Let’s Celebrate!

Posted on January 7, 2013 by paper crafts online

There’s just something about the word challenge that really gets my blood pumping. I come from pretty serious competitive stock (though it’s usually Scrabble and music trivia that really get me psyched). What about you? Do you like a good … Continue reading →

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